Gardening project helps 'vegetable ambassadors' sow seeds of healthSCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Wellness Pacific trustees Don Cross, left and Dee Dee Bancroft hope to see fresh fruit and vegetables make a comeback in gardensStanding proudly with spades aloft and seeds in hand, New Zealand's gardeners were once proud of their vegetable patches — and for good reason. Unfortunately, the seeds of knowledge did not always thrive through the generations and these vital growing skills were sometimes lost. PAULA HULBURT/FAIRFAX NZ Don Cross from the Wellness Pacific Trust will use his knowledge as a horticultural tutor to teach teens how to grow fresh fruit and vegetables. After spending time in the country with a friend, the pair realised a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables was contributing to illness in many communities. Nine times out of 10 I find people already know, they just need pointing in the right direction," says Cross.

Source: Stuff February 20, 2018 23:06 UTC